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Newspaper

Cheyenne Weekly Sun

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1891

Page

13

May Govern Its Own It Is In The Programme

London July 21 The intimation by Balfour that a local government bill for Ireland on lines of the English and Scotch acts will be introduced next session is reported as fact and to be part of the government programme. Irish prospects improve with reduced agrarian crime and emigration while discussions note revived reconciliations between Balfour and Irish members.

London Balfour Commons Ireland Principe Standard United States Gladstone Lords Irsh

Distress in Buenos Ayres amid rising prices and unrest

A Buenos Ayres letter reports intense distress among the poor as prices rise rapidly. A barrel of flour climbs to 28.50, men scavenge food from offal heaps, and anger at English bankers grows as flags for national fetes are torn down. Local business leaders blame policy for the crisis.

Buenos Ayres London

Sherman on Business Issues at Chamber of Commerce

Sherman visits the chamber of commerce after change hours and urges focus on business issues over party politics. He discusses tax method, sugar production, tin supply and domestic refining, reciprocity with other nations, and silver as matters affecting business interests.

Sherman Crxeinxati Chamber of Commerce

War Against Drug Stores Schemes Target Liquor Permits

Prohibition ministers declare war on drug stores and probate judges issuing liquor permits. They form a committee and urge lawful citizens to back the anti rum trade effort. Two miners died in Hall valley near Findlay, Cole, from a tunnel fire that smothered them while driving bad air from the workings.

Torewa Hall Valley Findlay Cole

New Wyoming division time card approved for better eastern connections

Trainmaster Culross and officials under Superintendent Wurtele set a revised Wyoming division schedule. The table shows old and new times for Nos 8 1 3 4 and 7 plus a Denver branch change. No 1 remains with arrival undetermined. Fast mail Nos 3 and 4 unchanged in essence.

Culross Stewart Malloy P. J. Reddy Wyoming Division Wurtele Mogr Davasevee Denver

Pullman Property Tax Return to Wyoming Board

Union Pacific files with the state tax board a Pullman company property return valued at 384 785 used in Wyoming. The entries include Diners and other items with totals and percentages. property taxed under recent legislative law. The equalization board has yet to pass the figures. values are mileage based.

Pullman Union Pacific State Board For Taxation Pullman Company Wyoming Bbboois Rowe Ridlette Akatabiy Ieeke Dommes Equalization Board

Laramie Reporter Recovers Gold from Centennial Claim

A Laramie Republican reporter kneels with Rev Oviatt to pan ore at Centennial, near William Dunning's oil depot. A white and yellow rock, milled to powder, yields 200 colors in the pan and is valued at $200 per ton, claimed by a local lady.

Laramie Centennial Mountain

Discharge of Indian Scouts at Pine Ridge

Paymaster Colonel Stanton reports that all Indian scouts still in service at Pine Ridge will be discharged by muster out on the 25th inst. The government will owe each scout about 330. Captain Bailey’s Company D will be relieved, and the scouts will be paid and return to their tepees and ponies. Stanton says the war will then be over and Pine Ridge and Rosebud will be as before the unrest last fall.

Stanton Omaha Pine Ridge Bailey Eighth Infantry Col. Stanton Rosebud

Appointment of Dr C H Solier as Rawlins asylum head

Dr C H Solier of Rawlins is named superintendent of the state insane asylum at Rawlins. A young man who came from Ohio years ago he serves as county physician and Union Pacific surgeon and is praised as competent educated and managerially able with support from Carbon county. The Sex also endorses the appointment.

C. H. Solier Rawlins Carbon County Ohio Union Pacific

Talk of Lynching Douglas Graphe

A questionable report circulates about cattle killings south of Douglas and a stockman allegedly organizing a mob for vigilante hanging without trial. The Graphic says it will fully expose the matter if true or false once confirmed.

Douglas Graphe Graphic Douglas

Harvest season underway at Kilpatrick Bros ranch

Two harvesters began work on 1000 acres of small grain at Kilpatrick Bros. and Co ll in Newcastle. Rain favors the crop with tall sturdy heads ripening without waste, signaling a large harvest. Prof Mead has shipped 500 pounds of World's Fair literature to the locality.

Newcastle Journal Kilpatrick Bros. & Collin Prof. Mead

Black Pearl Stops Ellingsworth In St Paul Bout

Joe Ellingsworth of New York and Harris Martin known as the Black Pearl of Minneapolis fought in Twin City Athletic Club in St Paul for a 1500 purse. The Pearl dominated, flooring Ellingsworth four times in the fourth round and securing the stoppage after the fifth as Ellingsworth's seconds threw in the sponge.

St. Paul Twin City Athletic Club Ellingsworth Nearl Elingsworth

Pugilist Fitzsimmons, Trainers Bond In Peace Case

Warrants for the arrest of boxer Bob Fitzsimmons and his trainers Smith and Carroll were served. Fitzsimmons posted a $500 bond to keep the peace, while Carroll and Smith were released on bail and the case continued until Friday before Judge Cory.

St. Paul Bob Fitzsimmons Smith Carroll Cory Fitzsimmons

Weenkemmick and Murphy Draw in Twelve Round Fight

A crowd watched a twelve round match between Weenkemmick and Murphy for 400 dollars. Both fighters performed well with Murphy showing speed. officials ruled the bout a draw.

Sr. Paui Weenkemmick Murphy

One Sided Fight Ends with Gregaris Victory in Twenty-Fifth

In San Francisco on July 21 at the New Pacific Athletic Club Alex Gregaris defeated Billy McCarthy after twenty-five rounds. McCarthy's right arm failed in the twentieth. he was halted by the referee. McCarthy pressured early and twice nearly stopped Gregaris in rounds five and twelve. A foul by Gregaris in round six drew a stoppage review, but the fight continued after doctors treated McCarthy. McCarthy fought strongly in a road bout but Gregaris could not be stopped.

San Francisco Alex Gregaris Billy McCarthy New Pacific Athletic Club MecCarthy McCarthy Gregains

Burglars Foiled at Kinney & Co Rock Springs Store

A crime report notes Kinney and Company general merchandise store at Rock Springs was burgled Monday night. An employee who sleeps in the store heard the noise, confronted one intruder, and handed him to the city marshal. This marks the third break in within a year.

Kinney & Co Rock Springs

Insurgents Defeated at Huasco by Government Army

A telegram to the Chilean minister reports the insurgents crushed at Huasco. Government troops under Col. Almasava routed the insurgent vanguard, with Saavedra’s cavalry fleeing. About 200 insurgent dead and many prisoners left behind. The defeated units were regarded as the insurgents’ best troops.

Wasninator Huasco Almasava Saavedra

Street Railway Adds South Side Line In Record Time

T. A. Kent, lessee of the city street railway, began a force on the South Side extension. A hundred feet laid yesterday on the viaduct to Tenth and east to Evans. Kent predicts the line will be in operation by Sunday and expects handsome returns.

T. A. Kent City Street Railway Tenth Evans Kent

Pioneer Partners Hay Meadow Discovery Near Town

A range rider arrived yesterday and announced an elegant hay meadow on public land south of town. He formed a partnership with a local man who owns haying gear and horses, aiming to develop the venture into a profitable new enterprise.

High Line Ditect Company Formed in Collins County

Citizens of Collins in Carbon county organize and incorporate the High Line Ditect company with capital of 2000 dollars. Promoters named are J. C. Platt Foster Kearns and A. R. Couzens.

Buffalo Extension Reaches 70 Miles East of Buffalo

The Burlington's Buffalo extension advances toward the Johnson county capital at about one and a half miles daily. This year’s terminus will sit seventy miles east of Buffalo as construction continues.

Buffalo Burlington Johnson County

Lumber yard blaze losses insurance covers seven thousand

E. R. Hurd reports his lumber yard fire Sunday morning caused about 7000 in losses that are fully covered by insurance. He has no idea how the fire originated but says it was certainly incendiary.

E. R. Hurd

Stanley and wife reportedly separate amid European tour

Lucerne Switzerland July 21 Henry M Stanley the famed African explorer and his wife formerly Miss Dorothy Tennant have separated. He left London a fortnight ago, passed through Paris, and is stopping in Murren with plans to extend his travels to Australia for several months. Their separation is said to stem from their strong personalities and long years of living apart making reconciliation unlikely.

Inney Lucerne Switzerland Henry M. Stanley Murren Dorothy Tennant London Paris Australia

Probate Notice for Frances Sistare Thomas Will

The last will and testament of Frances Sistare Thomas of Laramie County Wyoming has been filed for probate. The petition will be heard in open court at the Laramie County Courthouse in Cheyenne on August 1 1891 at 16 o'clock a.m. by Sam S Atkinson Clerk of District Court.

Wyomin Frances Sistare Thomas Laramie Wyoming Cheyenne Sam S Atkinson Laramie County

Sale of County Bonds Albany Wyoming 1891

Albany county Wyoming announces sale of coupon bonds to fund county indebtedness about 150000 dollars. Bonds issued in denominations near 1000 dollars with options for 500 and 100 dollars. Interest not to exceed 6 percent, semiannual. Sealed bids due August 1, 1891. Three thousand dollar certified check required.

Albany County Wyoming City of New York Board of County Commissioners Charles W. Spaulding Laramie Algbany County JH. Fisrnocs Chatronan C. W. Spalling

Sale notice of cattle and horses in Johnson county Wyoming

United States Marshal for the District of Wyoming announces a public auction on August 76 1897 at 2 p.m. at the south front door of the Capitol Building Cheyenne to satisfy a decree against Robert B Horrie and John W Kingman for 11341 73 plus costs and a second mortgage for 7666 66 2 3 cents. The property includes 59 head of five and six year old steers 514 head of five and six year old cows 843 head of four year old steers 1635 head of three year old steers 150 calves 106 saddle ponies 4 work horses and all related brands range rights and ranch improvements in Johnson county.

United States Marshal United States District of Wyoming Thomas A. Kent Robert B. Hore John W. Kingman Robert B. Horrie Johnson Wyoming Wyoming Territory Johnson County Meadow Creek Cheyenne Wyoming ‘Territory Robert B. Dorrie Wyomng Seid Capitol State of Laramie Rankin Wao Potrek Hine Attornes

Notley Seeks Timber Sale Permit for Public Domain Areas

The applicant requests permission from the United States Interior to cut and remove timber including white pine balsam fir and other timber from multiple townships across ranges 116 W and 11k W and the sixth principal meridian. The timber will be processed into lumber and related products for trade. Attorney: The Hass Pox Limuen Co Thy KS Spence. July 1, 1860.

Notley Boarble Secretary of the Interior of United States United States Survey Ginber Tate Boibes Tue Hass Pox Limuen Co Thy KS Spence

Notice for Publication of Land Claim and Heirs

Notice for publication to prove continuous residence and claim to land in Wyoming territory. Names include Mark Martin Cheyenne Goong H Ghiland Findly Dunnigan John Cibland Egbert and Henry Ward of Kubert Wy. document cites township and range details and a court regis ter action to establish ownership and succession.

Laxo Chley Rank Wroy Juua Bleigbeti Chad Ueky Jore the Hogister Cloyennar Daly Henr Ward Kubert Wye Homestead

Italian Bridegroom and Chicago Court Tie Abroad

The article notes Nina, fluent in Italian, and a Chicago man with literary interests forming a congenial bond. Malacca’s father is dead. his mother lives in Palermo with a large orange grove. They plan to marry and be wed by Justice Lyons, then stay abroad until fall before returning to Chicago. They may later return to Italy to live permanently.

Nina Malacca Palermo Italy Justice Lyons Chicago

Baird Hits Langtry After Surprise Visit

Eyewitness report claims Abingdon Baird assaulted Mrs Langtry at York House Regent's Park after catching a guest dining with her. The blow left her disfigured and unable to perform. Baird later paid a £25000 settlement in Bank of England notes to avert a lawsuit.

Baird Lily Abingdon Baird Mrs. Langtry York House Regent's Park

Suit for Damages Over Robles Mining Trespass

Ernest Dale Owen of Chicago sues John T. Boyd of San Francisco John O. Steinberger and L Osborn claiming damages up to 2300000 with a demand of 3300000 for trespass. Owen trustee for the heirs of Jose Ygnacio Ronquilla holder of a large Presidio county land grant alleges extensive mining and timber trespass by San Francisco residents since 1889. He contends the defendants mined ore valued at 1000000 and cut 50 000 cords of wood worth 150000 after acquiring the trusteeship. Defendants contest Owen's title by purchase and dispute.

Curiaco Ernest Dale Owen Chicago John T. Boyd Nevada Bank of San Francisco Owen

Sheriff Sale Notice of Wyoming Land Auction in Cheyenne

A government funds call triggers a public auction of real estate in Laramie County Wyoming. The sale follows a court decree in the Erasmus Nagle estate case with creditors assignees Morton E Post and others. The property is described as four fifty of Key number 6 and 7 in block 3c Cheyenne. The sale occurs July 22 at the court house in Cheyenne with bid opening at ten o clock in the forenoon.

District Court of Paint Judicial District Wyoming County of Laramie Emman Nagle William A. Robins Samuel Corson Erasmus Nagle Morton E B. Post Amalia B. Post Adrian J. Parhall Francis E. Warren Cheyenne Pelt Larcame Eneh PND Laronte

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